FleetMaster, a software developer of cloud-based fleet and asset management solutions for rental and leasing companies, today announced Daimler has partnered with it through an investment made by the Daimler Financial Services division to acquire a minority stake in the Belgian company through a capital increase. The investment will also support global scaling of FleetMaster… Continue reading Daimler Invests in Fleet Management Solution
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Dallas Transit to Subsidize Uber Rides
The transit agency signed a one-year contract with Uber that is projected to cost about $1.15 million. Photo via Uber. In an effort to boost ridership, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is partnering with Uber to provided subsidized, shared rides to customers in six of the transit agencies zones, Dallas News reports. The free and… Continue reading Dallas Transit to Subsidize Uber Rides
Hertz Selects Monetization Platform
RecVue will serve as a single system of record that will allow Hertz to report and analyze millions of rental agreements and commissions transactions. Photo courtesy of Hertz. The Hertz Corporation has chosen the RecVue Monetization Platform to manage billing, commissions, and revenue. RecVue’s Monetization Platform will enable Hertz to automate key elements of its order to… Continue reading Hertz Selects Monetization Platform
Israeli Co-Op Brings Carsharing to Rural Areas
Meshek Energy will operate the charging stations, and residents will be able to rent the vehicles by hour and pay by distance traveled. Photo via Werner Hillebrand-Hansen/Wikimedia. Meshek Energy, a branch of Israel’s Kibbutz Economies Group, is launching an electric carsharing service in rural areas, according to CTech. The agricultural cooperative has reportedly acquired dozens of Renault… Continue reading Israeli Co-Op Brings Carsharing to Rural Areas
Uber to Pay $2.6M to Settle Dutch Taxi Violations
The settlement also requires the person responsible for the launch of UberPop in Holland perform 90 hours of community service. Photo via Uber. Uber has agreed to pay the Dutch government 2.3 million euros ($2.6 million) to settle charges that the ride-hailing group violated transportation laws from 2014-2015, Tech Crunch reports. Between July 2014 and… Continue reading Uber to Pay $2.6M to Settle Dutch Taxi Violations
Hyundai India, Revv Partner on Subscription Service
Hyundai and Revv first partnered on carsharing last year. Photo via Depositphotos. Hyundai Motors of India and carsharing firm Revv are partnering to launch a subscription service in six cities, according to the Times of India. The service will initially be available in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad beginning this month. Hyundai and… Continue reading Hyundai India, Revv Partner on Subscription Service
Ride-Hailing Returns to Barcelona Under New Restrictions
The new regulations came after months of protests by taxi drivers throughout Spain. Photo via Núcleo Editorial/Flickr. Ride-hailing group Cabify has resumed operations in Barcelona after the city formed new restrictions for the service, EuroNews reports. Under the new regulations, ride-hailing groups must allow 15 minutes to pass in between the customer requesting a ride and… Continue reading Ride-Hailing Returns to Barcelona Under New Restrictions
Indian Carsharing Firm Opens in New Delhi
Customers can rent cars, scooters, and motorcycles through a mobile app or online for a short- or long-term rental. T Photo via Depositphotos. Indian carsharing app Drivezy is launching in New Delhi with a fleet of 50 vehicles, BW Disrupt reports. Customers can rent cars, scooters, and motorcycles through a mobile app or online for… Continue reading Indian Carsharing Firm Opens in New Delhi
Canadian Carsharing Company Adds Accessible Vehicles
The company claims to be the only Canadian carsharing operation with accesible vehicles. Photo via Depositphotos. Canadian carsharing company CarShare Atlantic has added a van and three cars to its fleet for people with physical disabilities, Halifax Today reports. The company claims to be the only Canadian carsharing operation with accessible vehicles. The van is… Continue reading Canadian Carsharing Company Adds Accessible Vehicles
Sixt Consolidates Mobility Offerings in 1 App
Through Sixt rent, the app becomes a digital counter. Photo via Sixt. Through Sixt rent, the app becomes a digital counter. As of today, Sixt offers its 20 million customers its Sixt rent, Sixt share, and Sixt ride products in just one app. The three products thereby cover all Sixt offers of individual mobility in the areas of car rental, carsharing, and… Continue reading Sixt Consolidates Mobility Offerings in 1 App